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A scientist is examining an unknown solid. Which procedure would most likely help determine a chemical property of the substance?

A
heating it to find the temperature at which it melts
B
exposing it to a flame to see if it catches on fire
C
hitting it with a hammer to determine if it breaks or bends
D
placing it in water to find out whether or not it dissolves
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Which event always involves a chemical change?

A
boiling
B
melting
C
conducting
D
burning
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Which statement best describes what happens during a chemical change?

A
Both the identity and the properties of a substance change.
B
Some properties of a substance change, but its identity remains the same.
C
The chemical properties of a substance change, but its physical properties remain the same.
D
The physical properties of a substance change, but its chemical properties remain the same.
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Investigations were carried out in a science lab to explore the topic of chemical and physical changes.Investigation AStep 1. Add 5 tsp. salt to 100 ml warm water and stir until most or all of the salt is no longer visible.Step 2. Heat the salt solution on a burner until only a white solid remains.Investigation BStep 1. Mix 10 tsp. white sugar into 100 ml water and stir until most or all of the sugar is no longer visible.Step 2. Heat the sugar solution on a burner until the solution thickens and turns brown.

A
Investigation A, Step 1 and Investigation B, Step 1
B
Investigation A, Step 2 and Investigation B, Step 2
C
Investigation A, Step 2 only
D
Investigation B, Step 2 only
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Justin is making a snack. He toasts a piece of bread and spreads peanut butter and jelly on it. Then he cuts an apple into several slices and adds these to his plate. Next, Justin mixes a scoop of lemonade powder into a glass of water, mixes it, and adds ice.

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which best explains why making a pancake from batter is an example of a chemical change?

A
The pancake that forms is a different state of matter.
B
The change from batter to pancake can be reversed.
C
A new substance forms when the batter is cooked.
D
The batter changes shape when it is cooked.
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Which statement best describes a physical change?

A
Changes can occur to certain chemical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.
B
Changes can occur to certain physical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.
C
Changes can occur to physical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.
D
Changes can occur to chemical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.
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Which use of iron is due to its chemical properties?

A
producing colored sparks in fireworks
B
changing from liquid to gas at 2,862°C
C
conducting electricity and heat
D
changing from solid to liquid if heated to 1,538°C
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Jenna took an open bowl of leftover mashed potatoes from the refrigerator and noticed a difference in smell. She determined that chemical changes occurred since the potatoes were first placed there.

A
a change of odor
B
a decrease in temperature
C
a change in moisture content
D
a decrease in mass
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Which statement best describes chemical properties of matter?

A
Chemical properties, such as density, must be observed when a substance is in its natural state at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure.
B
Chemical properties, such as reactivity, must be observed when a substance is in its natural state at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure.
C
Chemical properties, such as combustibility, are generally observed as the identity of a substance changes and one or more new substances form.
D
Chemical properties, such as boiling point, are generally observed as the identity of a substance changes and one or more new substances form.

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